Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation

What it reported doing in 2025

The recipients of these grants and contributions used the funds to develop and implement programs that generally benefited more than 30,000 people across the state of Kansas through direct communication and personal involvement with the information and educational aspects of these programs. The Kansas farm bureau foundation raises funds and provides grants and scholarships for programs and projects designed to help improve agriculture and the quality of life in rural Kansas. This is done through scholarships to college students, end hunger grants to communities, and agricultural education activities. Scholarships to college students play a vital role in empowering young individuals to pursue higher education. By providing financial support, these scholarships enable students to access quality education and unlock their full potential. End hunger grants address the pressing issue of food insecurities in communities. Through strategic partnerships and initiatives, organizations can make a tangible impact by supporting programs that provide meals and resources to those in need. These grants contribute towards building stronger and more resilient communities. Agriculture education activities are crucial for fostering sustainable farming practices and promoting agricultural innovation. By investing in educational programs, organizations can equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the agricultural sector. This not only benefits farmers but also contributes towards ensuring food security on a larger scale.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 92.4%; rating input score 92
• Program expense ratio: 97.6%; rating input score 98
• Fundraising efficiency: $241.86 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 92; 92nd percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 91.7%; rating input score 92; 15th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 1 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 17
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 91.6%; rating input score 92; 43rd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 6 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 67
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Fail
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 12.8%; rating input score 61; 61st percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.31; rating input score 69; 69th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 88; 88th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 49.8%; rating input score 2; 2nd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 21.5% per year; rating input score 100; 81st percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 24.9% per year; rating input score 100; 87th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 11.1% per year; rating input score 100; 59th percentile among comparable filings